Brazil: A 2025 Snapshot
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on trends to watch in Latin America in 2025 NOTE: Poverty rate is $6.85 in 2017 PPP. Pie chart indicates total value added of GDP by economic activity at current prices. Figures rounded to nearest decimal. SOURCES: Presidential approval: Quaest (December 2024); Population, GDP and growth, inflation, … Read more
Stefania Bril’s Tender Disobedience
The pioneering street photographer documented 1970s São Paulo with gritty realism, humorous juxtapositions, and deep affection.
Chile: A 2025 Snapshot
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on trends to watch in Latin America in 2025 NOTE: Poverty rate is $6.85 in 2017 PPP. Pie chart indicates total value added of GDP by economic activity at current prices. Figures rounded to nearest decimal. SOURCES: Presidential approval: Plaza Pública Cadem (January 2024); Population, GDP and … Read more
The Key to Democratic Stability in Latin America
A new book shows how countries that have an institutionalized party system can weather crises more easily than those that don’t.
Guyana: A 2025 Snapshot
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on trends to watch in Latin America in 2025 NOTE: Poverty rate is $5.50 in 2011 PPP. Pie chart indicates total value added of GDP by economic activity at current prices. Fiscal balance refers to share of non-oil GDP. Figures rounded to nearest decimal. SOURCES: Population, GDP … Read more
Argentina: A 2025 Snapshot
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on trends to watch in Latin America in 2025 NOTE: Poverty rate is $6.85 in 2017 PPP. Pie chart indicates total value added of GDP by economic activity at current prices. Figures rounded to nearest decimal. SOURCES: Presidential approval: Universidad de San Andrés Encuesta de Satisfacción Política … Read more
121 Years Late, A Brazil-Bolivia Bridge Takes Shape
Promised in a 1903 treaty, the Mamoré International Bridge is set to finally take shape—on a continent increasingly geared toward trade with Asia.
Guyana’s Promise Is Still a Work in Progress
As President Ali seeks a second term in November’s general elections, the government is handing out cash transfers and free college tuition.
Lula’s “Golden Boy” at the Central Bank
Gabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.
Author Talk: A Clash of Worlds in the Amazon with Alex Cuadros
Join AQ for a book event with Alex Cuadros in New York on January 15.
Javier Milei Has Surprised Almost Everybody
A look at why Argentina’s libertarian president has outperformed expectations at the one-year mark, with several challenges ahead.
Bolsonaro May Need His Trump Card
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.
REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency
The center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.
Brazil’s Big Moment on the Global Stage Gets Complicated
The G20 summit in Rio was supposed to be a triumph for President Lula, but storm clouds are gathering in global politics.
AQ Podcast: Latin America Prepares for Trump 2.0
A broad overview of the likely consequences of the U.S. election for Latin America’s economies, trading relationships and domestic politics.
